TWM584358U - Electric lock and keypad module thereof - Google Patents

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TWM584358U
TWM584358U TW108207810U TW108207810U TWM584358U TW M584358 U TWM584358 U TW M584358U TW 108207810 U TW108207810 U TW 108207810U TW 108207810 U TW108207810 U TW 108207810U TW M584358 U TWM584358 U TW M584358U
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Abstract

An electric lock includes a housing, a keypad module and a lock assembly. The keypad module is arranged on the housing. The keypad module includes a key panel, an electrode pad, a circuit board and a spacer. The key panel is marked with a plurality of key characters. The electrode pad is arranged on an inner side of the key panel, and the electrode pad has a plurality of key electrodes corresponding to the plurality of key characters respectively. The circuit board includes a plurality of key circuits. Each of the key circuits is configured to generate a key signal when contacting a corresponding key electrode. The spacer is configured to form a gap between each of the key circuits and the corresponding key electrode. The lock assembly is electrically connected to the keypad module for performing locking and unlocking operations according to the key signal.

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電子鎖及其鍵盤模組Electronic lock and keyboard module

本創作係相關於一種電子鎖，尤指一種具有改良之鍵盤結構的電子鎖。This creation is related to an electronic lock, especially an electronic lock with an improved keyboard structure.

電子鎖通常具有一鍵盤用以接收使用者輸入以進行解鎖操作或上鎖操作。一般而言，電子鎖的鍵盤可以是觸控式鍵盤或按鍵式鍵盤。觸控式鍵盤是用以接收使用者的觸控輸入，按鍵式鍵盤是用以接收使用者的按壓輸入。相較於觸控式鍵盤的平整外觀，按鍵式鍵盤具有多個凸起的按鍵以供使用者按壓。在先前技術中，按鍵式鍵盤因結構的限制無法具有觸控式鍵盤的平整外觀，進而限制了電子鎖的外觀設計。Electronic locks usually have a keyboard for receiving user input for unlocking or locking operations. Generally speaking, the keyboard of the electronic lock can be a touch-sensitive keyboard or a touch-sensitive keyboard. The touch keyboard is used to receive the user's touch input, and the touch keyboard is used to receive the user's press input. Compared with the flat appearance of a touch-sensitive keyboard, the touch-sensitive keyboard has a plurality of raised keys for users to press. In the prior art, due to the structural limitation of the key-type keyboard, the flat appearance of the touch-type keyboard cannot be provided, which further limits the appearance design of the electronic lock.

本創作之目的在於提供一種電子鎖及其鍵盤模組，以解決先前技術的問題。The purpose of this creation is to provide an electronic lock and its keyboard module to solve the problems of the prior art.

本創作電子鎖包含一殼體、一鍵盤模組及一鎖組。該鍵盤模組是設置於該殼體上。該鍵盤模組包含一按鍵面板、一電極墊、一電路板及一隔離件。該按鍵面板標記有複數個按鍵字元。該電極墊是設置於該按鍵面板的內側，該電極墊具有複數個按鍵電極分別對應於該複數個按鍵字元。該電路板具有複數個按鍵電路分別對應於該複數個按鍵電極，每一按鍵電路用以和一相對應按鍵電極接觸時產生一按鍵訊號。該隔離件是設置於該電極墊和該電路板之間，用以使每一按鍵電路和該相對應按鍵電極之間形成一間隙。該鎖組是電連接於該鍵盤模組，用以根據該鍵盤模組產生的按鍵訊號進行解鎖操作或上鎖操作。This creative electronic lock includes a housing, a keyboard module, and a lock set. The keyboard module is disposed on the casing. The keyboard module includes a key panel, an electrode pad, a circuit board, and a spacer. The key panel is marked with a plurality of key characters. The electrode pad is disposed on the inner side of the key panel, and the electrode pad has a plurality of key electrodes corresponding to the plurality of key characters, respectively. The circuit board has a plurality of key circuits respectively corresponding to the plurality of key electrodes, and each key circuit is used to generate a key signal when contacting a corresponding key electrode. The spacer is disposed between the electrode pad and the circuit board, so as to form a gap between each key circuit and the corresponding key electrode. The lock group is electrically connected to the keyboard module, and is used for unlocking or locking operations according to the key signals generated by the keyboard module.

本創作電子鎖的鍵盤模組包含一按鍵面板、一電極墊、一電路板及一隔離件。該按鍵面板標記有複數個按鍵字元。該電極墊是設置於該按鍵面板的內側，該電極墊具有複數個按鍵電極分別對應於該複數個按鍵字元。該電路板具有複數個按鍵電路分別對應於該複數個按鍵電極，每一按鍵電路用以和一相對應按鍵電極接觸時產生一按鍵訊號。該隔離件是設置於該電極墊和該電路板之間，用以使每一按鍵電路和該相對應按鍵電極之間形成一間隙。The keyboard module of the creative electronic lock includes a key panel, an electrode pad, a circuit board, and a spacer. The key panel is marked with a plurality of key characters. The electrode pad is disposed on the inner side of the key panel, and the electrode pad has a plurality of key electrodes corresponding to the plurality of key characters, respectively. The circuit board has a plurality of key circuits respectively corresponding to the plurality of key electrodes, and each key circuit is used to generate a key signal when contacting a corresponding key electrode. The spacer is disposed between the electrode pad and the circuit board, so as to form a gap between each key circuit and the corresponding key electrode.

相較於先前技術，本創作電子鎖的鍵盤模組提供一種改良的按壓式鍵盤結構。本創作電子鎖的鍵盤模組不需要設置有凸起的按鍵，因此本創作電子鎖的鍵盤模組可以具有觸控式鍵盤的平整外觀。再者，本創作電子鎖的鍵盤模組可以讓使用者以較小的力量及較短的行程進行按壓輸入。因此本創作電子鎖的鍵盤模組可以提供類似觸控式鍵盤的輸入感覺。本創作電子鎖大幅增加了按鍵式鍵盤應用於電子鎖時的設計彈性。Compared with the prior art, the keyboard module of the electronic lock of the present invention provides an improved push-type keyboard structure. The keyboard module of the creative electronic lock does not need to be provided with raised keys, so the keyboard module of the creative electronic lock can have the flat appearance of a touch-sensitive keyboard. Furthermore, the keyboard module of the electronic lock of the present invention allows the user to perform pressing input with less force and shorter stroke. Therefore, the keyboard module of the electronic lock can provide an input feeling similar to a touch keyboard. This creative electronic lock greatly increases the design flexibility of the keypad when it is applied to an electronic lock.

請同時參考第1圖至第3圖。第1圖是本創作電子鎖的示意圖，第2圖是本創作電子鎖的***圖，第3圖是本創作電子鎖的電極墊的示意圖。如圖所示，本創作電子鎖100包含一殼體110、一鍵盤模組120及一鎖組130。殼體110包含一裝飾板112及一後蓋114。後蓋114可以是一防水墊片。鍵盤模組120是設置於殼體110上，例如固定於裝飾板112。鍵盤模組120包含一按鍵面板122、一電極墊124、一電路板126以及一隔離件128。按鍵面板122上標記有複數個按鍵字元。複數個按鍵字元可以是印刷的***數字及圖形符號，但本創作不以此為限。電極墊124是設置於按鍵面板122的內側，且電極墊124面向電路板126的一面形成有複數個凸出結構125，每個凸出結構125上設置有一按鍵電極E。電極墊124上的複數個按鍵電極E是分別對應於按鍵面板122上的複數個按鍵字元。電路板126上設置有複數個按鍵電路C分別對應於電極墊124上的複數個按鍵電極E。當按鍵電路C用以和相對應的按鍵電極E接觸時，按鍵電路C會產生一按鍵訊號。隔離件128是設置於電極墊124和電路板126之間，用以隔開電極墊124和電路板126，以在按鍵面板122未被按壓時避免按鍵電極E接觸到按鍵電路C。隔離件128為硬質且不透光材質所製成。隔離件128上設置有穿孔H，用以讓電極墊124的凸出結構125穿過。鎖組130是電連接於鍵盤模組120的電路板126，用以根據鍵盤模組120產生的按鍵訊號進行解鎖操作或上鎖操作。舉例來說，鎖組130可包含一馬達及一離合機構(圖未示)。當鍵盤模組120產生的按鍵訊號對應或符合鎖組130中預先儲存的認證資料時，鎖組130可以進行解鎖操作(例如啟動馬達以驅動鎖組130的離合機構卡合於電子鎖100的鎖閂組合)。另一方面，當鍵盤模組120產生的按鍵訊號對應或符合一上鎖指令時，鎖組130可以進行上鎖操作(例如啟動馬達以驅動鎖組130的離合機構脫離於電子鎖100的鎖閂組合)。另外，鎖組130可包含一鎖心(圖未示)，用以被一鑰匙驅動，以進一步帶動鎖閂組合移動。如此當本發明電子鎖100失去電力時，使用者仍可以利用鑰匙進行解鎖操作或鎖定操作。Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 at the same time. Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the electronic lock of this creation, Fig. 2 is an exploded view of the electronic lock of this creation, and Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of an electrode pad of the electronic lock of this creation. As shown, the creative electronic lock 100 includes a housing 110, a keyboard module 120, and a lock group 130. The casing 110 includes a decorative plate 112 and a rear cover 114. The back cover 114 may be a waterproof gasket. The keyboard module 120 is disposed on the casing 110, and is fixed to the decorative plate 112, for example. The keyboard module 120 includes a keypad 122, an electrode pad 124, a circuit board 126, and a spacer 128. A plurality of key characters are marked on the key panel 122. The plurality of key characters can be printed Arabic numerals and graphic symbols, but this creation is not limited to this. The electrode pad 124 is disposed on the inner side of the key panel 122, and a plurality of protruding structures 125 are formed on a side of the electrode pad 124 facing the circuit board 126. Each of the protruding structures 125 is provided with a key electrode E. The plurality of key electrodes E on the electrode pad 124 correspond to a plurality of key characters on the key panel 122, respectively. The circuit board 126 is provided with a plurality of key circuits C corresponding to the plurality of key electrodes E on the electrode pad 124, respectively. When the key circuit C is used to contact the corresponding key electrode E, the key circuit C generates a key signal. The spacer 128 is disposed between the electrode pad 124 and the circuit board 126 to separate the electrode pad 124 and the circuit board 126 to prevent the key electrode E from contacting the key circuit C when the key panel 122 is not pressed. The spacer 128 is made of a hard and opaque material. The separator 128 is provided with a through hole H for passing the protruding structure 125 of the electrode pad 124 through. The lock group 130 is a circuit board 126 electrically connected to the keyboard module 120 and is configured to perform an unlock operation or a lock operation according to a key signal generated by the keyboard module 120. For example, the lock set 130 may include a motor and a clutch mechanism (not shown). When the key signals generated by the keyboard module 120 correspond to or conform to the pre-stored authentication data in the lock group 130, the lock group 130 can perform an unlock operation (for example, starting a motor to drive the clutch mechanism of the lock group 130 to engage the lock of the electronic lock 100) Latch combination). On the other hand, when the key signal generated by the keyboard module 120 corresponds to or meets a lock instruction, the lock group 130 can perform a locking operation (for example, a motor is started to drive the clutch mechanism of the lock group 130 to disengage from the latch of the electronic lock 100). combination). In addition, the lock set 130 may include a lock core (not shown) for being driven by a key to further move the combination of the latches. In this way, when the electronic lock 100 of the present invention loses power, the user can still use the key to perform the unlocking operation or the locking operation.

請參考第4圖，並一併參考第1至3圖。第4圖是本創作電子鎖的局部剖面圖。如第4圖所示，隔離件128會隔開電極墊124和電路板126，進而使每一按鍵電路C和相對應按鍵電極E之間形成一間隙G。如此隔離件128可以在按鍵面板122未被按壓時避免按鍵電極E接觸到按鍵電路C。另一方面，電極墊124可以是由軟性材質(較按鍵面板122和隔離件128的材質軟)所製成，例如矽膠，但本創作不以此為限。當使用者按壓按鍵面板122時，電極墊124的變形量會大於按鍵面板122的變形量(亦大於隔離件128的變形量)，進而讓凸出結構125朝向電路板126移動或延伸，使得按鍵電極E接觸到按鍵電路C以進一步產生按鍵訊號。Please refer to Figure 4 and refer to Figures 1 to 3 together. Figure 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic lock of this creation. As shown in FIG. 4, the spacer 128 separates the electrode pad 124 and the circuit board 126, so that a gap G is formed between each key circuit C and the corresponding key electrode E. In this way, the spacer 128 can prevent the key electrode E from contacting the key circuit C when the key panel 122 is not pressed. On the other hand, the electrode pad 124 may be made of a soft material (softer than the material of the key panel 122 and the spacer 128), such as silicon rubber, but this creation is not limited thereto. When the user presses the key panel 122, the amount of deformation of the electrode pad 124 will be greater than the amount of deformation of the key panel 122 (and greater than the amount of deformation of the spacer 128), so that the protruding structure 125 moves or extends toward the circuit board 126, so that the keys The electrode E contacts the key circuit C to further generate a key signal.

依據上述配置，雖然本創作電子鎖100的鍵盤模組120是按壓式鍵盤，但按鍵面板122的外側可以是一平面。換句話說，本創作電子鎖100的鍵盤模組120可以具有觸控式鍵盤的平整外觀(沒有凸起的按鍵)。再者，按鍵電路C和按鍵電極E之間的間隙G可以依據設計需求調整(例如改變凸出結構125的高度或隔離件128的厚度)。當按鍵電路C和按鍵電極E之間的間隙G較小時，使用者只需要較小的力量及較短的行程按壓按鍵面板122，即可以讓鍵盤模組120產生按鍵訊號。換句話說，本創作電子鎖100可以依據設計需求調整按鍵電路C和按鍵電極E之間的間隙G，讓使用者只需要輕輕地按壓按鍵面板122即可以讓鍵盤模組120產生按鍵訊號，以提供類似觸控式鍵盤的輸入感覺。因此，本創作電子鎖100的鍵盤模組120可以同時具有觸控式鍵盤的平整外觀及輸入感覺。According to the above configuration, although the keyboard module 120 of the present electronic lock 100 is a push-type keyboard, the outside of the key panel 122 may be a flat surface. In other words, the keyboard module 120 of the electronic lock 100 of the present invention may have the flat appearance of a touch-sensitive keyboard (without raised keys). Furthermore, the gap G between the key circuit C and the key electrode E can be adjusted according to design requirements (for example, changing the height of the protruding structure 125 or the thickness of the spacer 128). When the gap G between the key circuit C and the key electrode E is small, the user only needs to press the key panel 122 with a small force and a short stroke to enable the keyboard module 120 to generate a key signal. In other words, the creative electronic lock 100 can adjust the gap G between the key circuit C and the key electrode E according to the design requirements, so that the user only needs to press the key panel 122 gently to enable the keyboard module 120 to generate key signals. To provide a touch-like keyboard input feel. Therefore, the keyboard module 120 of the electronic lock 100 of the present invention can have the flat appearance and input feeling of a touch keyboard at the same time.

請參考第2圖及第4圖。本創作電子鎖100可另包含一固定框140。固定框140可連接於隔離件128(例如經由螺絲固定於隔離件128)。固定框140的外緣142可用以抵於電路板126，以使電路板126固定於隔離件128及固定框140之間，進而避免按鍵電路C和按鍵電極E之間的間隙G因電路板126移動或偏擺而改變。Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4. The creative electronic lock 100 may further include a fixing frame 140. The fixing frame 140 may be connected to the spacer 128 (eg, fixed to the spacer 128 via screws). The outer edge 142 of the fixing frame 140 can be used to abut the circuit board 126 so that the circuit board 126 is fixed between the spacer 128 and the fixing frame 140, thereby avoiding the gap G between the key circuit C and the key electrode E due to the circuit board 126 Move or yaw and change.

另外，如第2圖所示，固定框140的外緣142可形成有至少一凹槽或缺口。在本創作實施例中，固定框140的外緣142形成有凹槽144及凹槽146。凹槽144是形成於固定框140的側邊，用以讓電路板126的線路W通過。凹槽146是形成於固定框140的底部。凹槽146可以做為導水槽，用以避免鍵盤模組120積水而造成電路板126或電子鎖100的電子元件損壞。In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the outer edge 142 of the fixing frame 140 may be formed with at least one groove or notch. In the present creative embodiment, the outer edge 142 of the fixing frame 140 is formed with a groove 144 and a groove 146. The groove 144 is formed on a side of the fixing frame 140 to allow the circuit W of the circuit board 126 to pass through. The groove 146 is formed on the bottom of the fixed frame 140. The groove 146 can be used as a water channel to avoid damage to the electronic components of the circuit board 126 or the electronic lock 100 caused by the accumulation of water in the keyboard module 120.

另一方面，電路板126上可設置有光源L，且電極墊124的材質可透光。當光源L發光時，電極墊124的凸出結構125可以將光源L發出的光導引至按鍵面板122上的按鍵字元(其餘未被凸出結構125導引的光會被隔離件128阻擋)，進而讓按鍵面板122上的按鍵字元變得更明顯。再者，按鍵面板122的外側可形成有複數個凸點(圖未示) 分別對應於複數個按鍵字元。凸點讓使用者能藉由觸覺確認按鍵字元的位置。On the other hand, the circuit board 126 may be provided with a light source L, and the material of the electrode pad 124 may transmit light. When the light source L emits light, the protruding structure 125 of the electrode pad 124 can guide the light emitted from the light source L to the key characters on the key panel 122 (the remaining light not guided by the protruding structure 125 will be blocked by the spacer 128 ), So that the key characters on the key panel 122 become more obvious. Furthermore, a plurality of bumps (not shown) may be formed on the outer side of the key panel 122, respectively corresponding to the plurality of key characters. The bump allows the user to confirm the position of the key character by touch.

相較於先前技術，本創作電子鎖的鍵盤模組提供一種改良的按壓式鍵盤結構。本創作電子鎖的鍵盤模組不需要設置有凸起的按鍵，因此本創作電子鎖的鍵盤模組可以具有觸控式鍵盤的平整外觀。再者，本創作電子鎖的鍵盤模組可以讓使用者以較小的力量及較短的行程進行按壓輸入。因此本創作電子鎖的鍵盤模組可以提供類似觸控式鍵盤的輸入感覺。本創作電子鎖大幅增加了按鍵式鍵盤應用於電子鎖時的設計彈性。Compared with the prior art, the keyboard module of the electronic lock of the present invention provides an improved push-type keyboard structure. The keyboard module of the creative electronic lock does not need to be provided with raised keys, so the keyboard module of the creative electronic lock can have the flat appearance of a touch-sensitive keyboard. Furthermore, the keyboard module of the electronic lock of the present invention allows the user to perform pressing input with less force and shorter stroke. Therefore, the keyboard module of the electronic lock can provide an input feeling similar to a touch keyboard. This creative electronic lock greatly increases the design flexibility of the keypad when it is applied to an electronic lock.

以上所述僅為本創作之較佳實施例，凡依本創作申請專利範圍所做之均等變化與修飾，皆應屬本創作之涵蓋範圍。The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this creation. Any equal changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the patent application for this creation shall fall within the scope of this creation.

100‧‧‧電子鎖
110‧‧‧殼體
112‧‧‧裝飾板
114‧‧‧後蓋
120‧‧‧鍵盤模組
122‧‧‧按鍵面板
124‧‧‧電極墊
125‧‧‧凸出結構
126‧‧‧電路板
128‧‧‧隔離件
130‧‧‧鎖組
140‧‧‧固定框
142‧‧‧固定框外緣
144‧‧‧凹槽
146‧‧‧凹槽
C‧‧‧按鍵電路
E‧‧‧按鍵電極
G‧‧‧間隙
H‧‧‧穿孔
L‧‧‧光源
W‧‧‧線路 100‧‧‧Electronic lock
110‧‧‧shell
112‧‧‧Decorative plate
114‧‧‧back cover
120‧‧‧Keyboard Module
122‧‧‧Key Panel
124‧‧‧electrode pad
125‧‧‧ protruding structure
126‧‧‧Circuit Board
128‧‧‧ spacer
130‧‧‧lock set
140‧‧‧Fixed frame
142‧‧‧ outer edge of fixed frame
144‧‧‧Groove
146‧‧‧Groove
C‧‧‧Key Circuit
E‧‧‧button electrode
G‧‧‧ Clearance
H‧‧‧perforation
L‧‧‧ light source
W‧‧‧ Line

第1圖是本創作電子鎖的示意圖。
第2圖是本創作電子鎖的***圖。
第3圖是本創作電子鎖的電極墊的示意圖。
第4圖是本創作電子鎖的局部剖面圖。 Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the electronic lock of this creation.
Figure 2 is an exploded view of the electronic lock of this creation.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an electrode pad of the electronic lock of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic lock of this creation.

Claims (14)

一種電子鎖，包含：
一殼體；
一鍵盤模組，設置於該殼體上，該鍵盤模組包含：
一按鍵面板，標記有複數個按鍵字元；
一電極墊，設置於該按鍵面板的內側，該電極墊具有複數個按鍵電極分別對應於該複數個按鍵字元；
一電路板，具有複數個按鍵電路分別對應於該複數個按鍵電極，每一按鍵電路用以和一相對應按鍵電極接觸時產生一按鍵訊號；以及
一隔離件，設置於該電極墊和該電路板之間，用以使每一按鍵電路和該相對應按鍵電極之間形成一間隙；以及
一鎖組，電連接於該鍵盤模組，用以根據該鍵盤模組產生的按鍵訊號進行解鎖操作或上鎖操作。 An electronic lock including:
A shell
A keyboard module is disposed on the casing. The keyboard module includes:
One key panel, marked with a plurality of key characters;
An electrode pad is disposed on the inner side of the key panel, and the electrode pad has a plurality of key electrodes corresponding to the key characters respectively;
A circuit board having a plurality of key circuits respectively corresponding to the plurality of key electrodes, and each key circuit is used to generate a key signal when contacting a corresponding key electrode; and a spacer is provided on the electrode pad and the circuit. Between the boards, a gap is formed between each key circuit and the corresponding key electrode; and a lock group is electrically connected to the keyboard module for unlocking operation according to the key signals generated by the keyboard module Or lock operation. 如請求項1所述之電子鎖，其中當該按鍵面板被按壓時，該電極墊的變形量大於該按鍵面板的變形量，且大於該隔離件的變形量。The electronic lock according to claim 1, wherein when the key panel is pressed, the amount of deformation of the electrode pad is greater than the amount of deformation of the key panel and greater than the amount of deformation of the spacer. 如請求項1所述之電子鎖，其中該按鍵面板的外側是一平面。The electronic lock according to claim 1, wherein an outer side of the key panel is a flat surface. 如請求項1所述之電子鎖，另包含一固定框連接於該隔離件，以使該電路板固定於該隔離件及該固定框之間。The electronic lock according to claim 1, further comprising a fixing frame connected to the spacer, so that the circuit board is fixed between the spacer and the fixing frame. 如請求項4所述之電子鎖，其中該固定框的外緣用以抵於該電路板，且該固定框的外緣形成有至少一凹槽或缺口。The electronic lock according to claim 4, wherein an outer edge of the fixing frame is used to abut the circuit board, and at least one groove or a notch is formed on the outer edge of the fixing frame. 如請求項1所述之電子鎖，其中該電極墊面向該電路板的一面形成有複數個凸出結構，該隔離件為硬質且不透光材質所製成，該隔離件設置有複數個穿孔，用以讓該電極墊的該複數個凸出結構穿過。The electronic lock according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of protruding structures are formed on a side of the electrode pad facing the circuit board, the spacer is made of a hard and opaque material, and the spacer is provided with a plurality of perforations. For passing the plurality of protruding structures of the electrode pad through. 如請求項1至6中任一所述之電子鎖，其中該電路板設置有光源，且該電極墊為透光材質，用以導引該光源的光線至該按鍵面板。The electronic lock according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the circuit board is provided with a light source, and the electrode pad is a light-transmitting material, and is used to guide the light from the light source to the key panel. 一種電子鎖的鍵盤模組，包含：
一按鍵面板，標記有複數個按鍵字元；
一電極墊，設置於該按鍵面板的內側，該電極墊具有複數個按鍵電極分別對應於該複數個按鍵字元；
一電路板，具有複數個按鍵電路分別對應於該複數個按鍵電極，每一按鍵電路用以和一相對應按鍵電極接觸時產生一按鍵訊號；以及
一隔離件，設置於該電極墊和該電路板之間，用以使每一按鍵電路和該相對應按鍵電極之間形成一間隙。 An electronic lock keyboard module includes:
One key panel, marked with a plurality of key characters;
An electrode pad is disposed on the inner side of the key panel, and the electrode pad has a plurality of key electrodes corresponding to the key characters respectively;
A circuit board having a plurality of key circuits respectively corresponding to the plurality of key electrodes, and each key circuit is used to generate a key signal when contacting a corresponding key electrode; and a spacer is provided on the electrode pad and the circuit. Between the boards, a gap is formed between each key circuit and the corresponding key electrode. 如請求項8所述之鍵盤模組，其中當該按鍵面板被按壓時，該電極墊的變形量大於該按鍵面板的變形量，且大於該隔離件的變形量。The keyboard module according to claim 8, wherein when the key panel is pressed, the amount of deformation of the electrode pad is greater than the amount of deformation of the key panel and greater than the amount of deformation of the spacer. 如請求項8所述之鍵盤模組，其中該按鍵面板的外側是一平面。The keyboard module according to claim 8, wherein an outer side of the key panel is a flat surface. 如請求項8所述之鍵盤模組，另包含一固定框連接於該隔離件，以使該電路板固定於該隔離件及該固定框之間。The keyboard module according to claim 8, further comprising a fixing frame connected to the spacer, so that the circuit board is fixed between the spacer and the fixing frame. 如請求項11所述之鍵盤模組，其中該固定框的外緣用以抵於該電路板，且該固定框的外緣形成有至少一凹槽或缺口。The keyboard module according to claim 11, wherein an outer edge of the fixing frame is used to abut the circuit board, and at least one groove or a notch is formed on the outer edge of the fixing frame. 如請求項8所述之鍵盤模組，其中該電極墊面向該電路板的一面形成有複數個凸出結構，該隔離件為硬質且不透光材質所製成，該隔離件設置有複數個穿孔，用以讓該電極墊的該複數個凸出結構穿過。The keyboard module according to claim 8, wherein a plurality of protruding structures are formed on a side of the electrode pad facing the circuit board, the spacer is made of a hard and opaque material, and the spacer is provided with a plurality of Perforations are used to pass through the plurality of protruding structures of the electrode pad. 如請求項8至13中任一所述之鍵盤模組，其中該電路板設置有光源，且該電極墊為透光材質，用以導引該光源的光線至該按鍵面板。The keyboard module according to any one of claims 8 to 13, wherein the circuit board is provided with a light source, and the electrode pad is a light-transmitting material, and is used to guide the light from the light source to the key panel.
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